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Jun 10, 2025

New Facebook group aims to connect Ottawa’s Jewish seniors online

Jewish Family Services (JFS) Ottawa and AJA 50+ have come together to launch a new digital community space aimed at keeping Jewish seniors in Ottawa connected, informed, and engaged. The Ottawa Jewish Seniors Group on Facebook is the latest initiative powered through a Jewish Federation of O…

Jun 10, 2025

The Hillel Lodge Auxiliary: A reflection in caring

By Shelley Arron-Cohen

The Hillel Lodge Auxiliary is all about “Caring in the Community” — and this year proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary.

The seeds of the Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge were planted as early as 1956, with the Jewish community working to secure lan…

May 22, 2025

Exhibit at Queen’s Park shines light on Ottawa’s Jewish heritage

A unique and thoughtfully curated exhibit highlighting the rich Jewish history of Ottawa’s ByWard Market is now on display at the Ontario Legislative Building in Queen’s Park in Toronto. This special exhibit, which began on April 22, 2025, aligning with the start of Jewish Heritage Month…

May 8, 2025

From the Vault: Be a tourist in your own city

By Teigan Goldsmith Hitsman
 
As the days grow longer and tulips begin to bloom, there’s no better time to step outside and rediscover the stories that shaped our city. In honour of Jewish Heritage Month this May, I’ve put together a walking tour through downtown Ottawa that invites y…

May 7, 2025

Leadership on campus: Supporting Hillel Ottawa during Global Giving Week

Hillel Ottawa is the central hub for Jewish student life at Ottawa’s major post-secondary institutions, including the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and Algonquin College. A program of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, Hillel provides a vibrant and welcoming community for studen…